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An integral part of every church service is music, and there is abundance of talent at Memorial United to ensure there is variety and quality at all times.
Besides soloists who minister at services from time to time, there are three choirs – Youth Choir, Church Choir and Men's Choir, and the Guitar Group known as UC5.
The newly-formed Youth Choir is under the direction of Mr. Pete Banfield. The Church Choir and Men’s Choir are under the direction of Glenn Mouland. The accompanist for both choirs is Wallace Robinson. Glenn also directs the Central Newfoundland Cancer Survivor Choir, which performs at our church from time to time.
Practices are held regularly on Wednesday evening
The choirs are featured on scheduled Sundays including the UC5 as well. The guitar/accordian group began as an "offshoot" of the men's choir, under the leadership of Ralph Angel (Ralph’s Angels!). Besides performing at various venues throughout the community, they are involved in outreach ministries in attending retirement home services several times monthly, They also hold old-fashioned evening gospel sing-alongs and fundraisers from time to time, all of which are always well attended and enjoyed.
It is interesting to note that the men’s choir is now in its 21st year, having been formed at the time of our new church complex's official opening in 1990. It was the brainchild of Roy Stoodley who recruited Maxine Stanley as first choir director. Besides their music ministry, the men are involved in many areas of the life of the church and community, such as lumberjack dinners during Winter Carnival Week, caterings at various community and church functions.
The organist for Memorial United is Wallace Robinson, who has held that position for eight years. Mr. Robinson has been involved in church music for nearly 50 years.
The Casavant organ is a splendid instrument and has an history all of its own. The choir picture below shows the pipes from a former organ. The pipes of the Casavant organ are behind this facade. Check the links above for a read on the history of the organs at our church.
Music
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Wallace Robinson
Organist
Glenn Mouland
Director, Men’s Choir and Church Choir
Memorial United Church Men’s Choir and Church Choir combined 2008
UC5 Guitar Group